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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.74, 508.03 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.74, 508.03 and 133.18 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.74 : 508.03 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.74/508.03 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.74x = 508.03 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.74x = 67,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,659.44/338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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